Glow in the dark volleyball set

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a glow in the dark volleyball set with two illuminated volleyball poles, and an illuminated net stretched between the two volleyball poles. The glow in the dark volleyball set where the volleyball poles may be illuminated by LED lights or reflective material. The glow in the dark volleyball set with poles that may have integrated solar panels to sustain illumination. The glow in the dark volleyball set where the net is illuminated by LED lights or by reflective material.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention is in the field of sporting goods or noveltyitems. More specifically, the present invention is a glow in the darkvolleyball set.

Description of the Related Art

The present invention is a glow in the dark volleyball set that haspoles that light up, a net, an illuminated ball, a led light orreflective material and solar panels. The main purpose of theglow-in-the dark volleyball set is to present a volleyball set made withilluminated or fluorescent parts for nighttime usage. Volleyball is apopular team sport which two teams are on opposite sides of net andattempt to score points by grounding a ball on the opponent's court.However, volleyball is an outdoor game which can be difficult to playduring nighttime hours since players require clear sight of the net inorder to effectively aim over it. Ingenious and practical, theglow-in-the dark volleyball set introduces an illuminating volleyballnet which enables consumers to enjoy playing a beloved recreationalsport at any time with optimal vision of the net provided. Comprised oftwo durable glowing poles integrated with solar panels in order tosustain the lighting within; the glow-in-the dark volleyball setadditionally features a net consisting of reflective material or LEDlights in order to ensure players can have a clear visual of thenetting, especially ideal for settings with dim lighting, poor weather,or dark hours of the day. The glow-in-the dark volleyball set isintended to have a tasteful design, inviting consumers to keep thenetting in backyards without concerns of unsightly equipment detractingfrom the appeal of one's home. The glow-in-the dark volleyball set caneasily become an essential alternative to traditional volleyball nets,making it possible to be readily available at sporting goods storesand/or online retailers.

The glow-in-the dark volleyball set incorporates a lighting source tovolleyball equipment. The glow-in-the dark volleyball set is uniquelydesigned to come in decorative luminescent packaging for marketingpurposes, attracting diverse consumers as a means to generate interest.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments,but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in whichlike references denote similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a glow in the dark volleyball set, inaccordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described usingterms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey thesubstance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it willbe apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention maybe practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes ofexplanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are setforth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrativeembodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art thatthe present invention may be practiced without the specific details. Inother instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in ordernot to obscure the illustrative embodiments.

Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, inturn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the presentinvention, however the order of description should not be construed asto imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. Inparticular, these operations need not be performed in the order ofpresentation.

The phrase “in one embodiment” is used repeatedly. The phrase generallydoes not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms“comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless thecontext dictates otherwise.

Referring now to FIG. 1, illustrated is a front view of the glow in thedark volleyball set 16, in accordance with one embodiment of the presentinvention. In FIG. 1, illustrated is a front view of the glow in thedark volleyball set 16, including a net 10 stretched between twoilluminated volleyball poles 12 and illuminated ball 20. The twoilluminated volleyball poles 12 may have LED lights 14 disposed on thetwo poles 12. The glow in the dark volleyball set where the volleyballpoles 12 may be illuminated by reflective material. The glow in the darkvolleyball set where the volleyball poles 12 may have integrated solarpanels to sustain illumination. The net may be illuminated by LED lightsor by reflective material.

While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoingembodiments those skilled in the art will recognize that the inventionis not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention maybe practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit andscope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded asillustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.

1. A glow in the dark volleyball set comprising: a first illuminatedvolleyball pole, comprising: a first pole section disposed at a baseportion of the first illuminated volleyball pole, the first pole sectionhaving a first width, and a second pole section disposed at an upperportion of the first illuminated volleyball pole to be attached to a topend of the first pole section, the second pole section having a secondwidth thinner than the first width; a second illuminated volleyballpole, comprising: a first pole section disposed at a base portion of thesecond illuminated volleyball pole, the first pole section having afirst width, and a second pole section disposed at an upper portion ofthe second illuminated volleyball pole to be attached to a top end ofthe first pole section, the second pole section having a second widththinner than the first width; and an illuminated net stretched betweenthe first and second illuminated volleyball poles with an illuminatedball, such that all portions of the illuminated net are illuminated. 2.The glow in the dark volleyball set according to claim 1, wherein thevolleyball poles are illuminated by LED lights.
 3. The glow in the darkvolleyball set according to claim 1, wherein the volleyball poles areilluminated by reflective material.
 4. The glow in the dark volleyballset according to claim 1, wherein the volleyball poles have integratedsolar panels to sustain illumination.
 5. The glow in the dark volleyballset according to claim 1, wherein the net is illuminated by LED lights.6. The glow in the dark volleyball set according to claim 1, wherein thenet is illuminated by reflective material.